Page1of8 purpose the main purpose of the pinewood derby is for cub scouts and their parents to spend time together working on a fun project. Want to race that car against the best of the best from around the general knox district. In cooperation with pecatonica high school date and place april 910, 2016 at pecatonica high school, in pecatonica, illinois. Scouts must be present during competition and are not eligible to compete in the open class. They must be the first, second and third place winners of district division races. Some scout shops may still have copies of this book, but it has not been printed since 1992.
The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. Bighorn district frontier district golden plains district high altitude district tri trails district wapiti district. Abnaki district, pine tree council 2018 pinewood derby rules. These rules are for cars presented at the bighorn district competition. Trail life 7777 official pinewood derby rules all cars. Once a car passes inspection, it will go to the holding area and must not be touched. Original axle slots, recut axle slots or drilled axle holes are allowed axles. However, car construction rules have appeared in some bsa publications. These rules were developed to help prevent any confusion or disqualifications at the derby. The scouts will be referred to as drivers in these rules. Car must have a portion of its wood body touching the starting pin 4. The 2018 council pinewood derby championship competition for the western massachusetts council district pinewood derby champions is here.
Pinewood derby rules sully national capital area council. Blackhawk area council pinewood derby car regulations 1. Official pinewood derby rules 20 jayhawk area council. Saturday, may 18, 20 part of 20 family bash at camp birch. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Abnaki district, pine tree council 2018 pinewood derby rules ge. Official pinewood derby rules 20 page 1 of 6 official pinewood derby rules official class race rules key rules to keep in mind. The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum. While we understand that a cub scout will need assistance to complete this project, it is not meant. Cars must be built by the racer, adult supervision is. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs. Eligible participants will include each districts top three finishers or their designated replacements in each of the five categories. No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed. Ft brooke district pinewood derby official rules overall all cars must pass a prerace inspection to qualify for the race.
Wheelbase no more than 4 38 inches from center of front axle slot to center of rear axle slot, 78 from one end of. Cub scout race car design standards rules about building your car. Blue grass council, bsa 2017 pinewood derby fayette mall saturday, april 29, 2017 eligibility champion class district race and design winners only, 1st5th at race level. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014 pinewood derby race. Here are some additional questions that are commonly answered in a packs race rules. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. Many build a car for design at the pack or district level and then build a new car for speed at the council level. Qualified racers can attend the carnival at no additional cost. Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. Remember, every pack, district and council sets its own rules for their pinewood derby race, so make sure you check with your local leaders to get the official rules. Pecatonica, il 61063 click on the resources tab for rules. Do not use any other rules found anywhere, as they will not apply. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and decorate the.
Alternately, you may purchase a pre shaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Official class cars must be built new for this season and cannot have been raced in previous years see section 1a. Includes council calendar, activities, and nobscot scout reservation nature trail guide. Tecumseh council pinewood derby rules date 31 page 1 of 1 tecumseh council 20 pinewood derby may 18 during family bash at camp birch race details council pinewood derby. Rules provided by pinewood pro official pinewood derby rules rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules the overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. Applies to all race events rules about entering your car. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016 the greater new york councils is honored to have you participate in the second annual world championship pinewood derby. Conduct of the races rules that will be used during the races iv the racing environment. Wheels must be official bsa wheels from the pinewood derby kit or from the official bsa. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. Boy scouts of america scouting headquarters for metrowest area. Only members of the race committee will be allowed to handle the cars during the race.
Obeying the rules avoids the embarrassment of not being allowed to race. Many rules such as size, weight, bearings, bushings, and springs are common to nearly all pinewood derby rules. Place categories place categories for the 2016 council pinewood derby will correspond with our cub scout program. Remember, every pack, district and council sets its own rules for their pinewood derby race, so make sure you check with your local leaders to get the official rules for your race. Knox trail ouncil pinewood derby ub scout ouncil finals. The 2019 general knox pinewood derby is your chance. The car run in the council pinewood derby shall be the identical car run by the entrant in his own pack derby, and it must have been constructed after april, 20. Pinewood derby rules and specifications yocona area council. Catalina council pinewood derby race standards cub scout. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. Now out of print, the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. The cub scout rules have been put on an entirely separate page and does not apply to open class. How to build a pinewood derby carrules wikibooks, open. Appalachian trail district western massachusetts council.
The second most important rule is to show good sportsmanship to all racers. Pinewood derby car constuction rules hawkeye cadet council. Council pinewood derby western massachusetts council. It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the racer gets their car. Per the lion cub parent and leader guidebooks, lion scouts do not race in the pinewood derby. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules 2018 body specs. Once cars are checked in no other claims of nonconformance may be made. To print this as a pdf click here email the webmaster.
The pinewood derby has been a part of the cub scout program since 1953. Every opportunity will be given to allow the car to compete. Trail life 7777 official pinewood derby rules all cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race following are the inspection points 1. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race. Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. Updated council pinewood derby rules now available. Cars must have been built during the 2020 pinewood derby racing season using.
Scouts should be in complete uniform during the derby. Effective january 1, 2016 those who may participate in the catalina council pinewood derby races are as follows. All cars must be built for the current pinewood derby racing season. Council pinewood derby monmouth council, bsa providing. Knox trail ouncil pinewood derby rules page 1 of 3 jan. The appalachian trail district serves all the communities of berkshire county and the surrounding communities of cummington, worthington, middlefield, blandford, chester, huntington, montgomery, russell, and stamford vt. The top 4 finishers and top tiger from the pack 62 pinewood derby will be eligible to participate in the knox trail council district finals, if there is sufficient interest. As its popularity has grown over the last 60 years, the pinewood derby has evolved. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the. The 2015 frontier district pinewood derby will continue a great tradition of frontier district activities and your committee has been actively planning this years event to make it a success. If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin. The revised rules will immediately replace the previous rules.
Yocona area council boy scouts of america pinewood derby rules and specifications 2010 revision these are the rules for yocona area council races. Lack of knowledge of the official rules shall not be considered a valid argument for noncompliance. Open class rules pinewood derby twin valley council. Official colonial trail district pinewood derby event rules and procedures 2017 table of contents.
Weight may be added to the car and will be considered part of the car for purposes of all measurements. All cars competing in the 2018 district pinewood derby must have been made for a 2018 pack. The goal of the pinewood derby race is to ensure every boy has a chance to create a pinewood derby car and have it do its best in the race. No part of the body or its accessories is allowed to extend beyond the starting pin 5. The pinewood derby is open to all cub scouts including tiger cubs. Pack 55 pinewood derby rules the most important rule of the pinewood derby is to have fun. To compete in the gnyc council race, a car must meet stock class specifications and pass the associated inspection. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars.
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